Hosting detector
How to tell if a website uses Nginx
By Marnix Geerkens. Published 2026-06-01. Updated 2026-06-01.
In short
To tell if a website uses Nginx, scan it with the free detector below. Look for a Server: nginx response header. Nginx is a hosting tool: Nginx is a high performance web server and reverse proxy that fronts a huge share of sites.
Detect Nginx on any website
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8 technologies across 7 categories · scanned May 20, 2026
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What is Nginx?
Nginx is a high performance web server and reverse proxy that fronts a huge share of sites.
In the tech stack detector, Nginx shows up in the Hosting group. Knowing a site runs Nginx tells you how it is built and what it is set up to do.
How to detect Nginx
Look for a Server: nginx response header.
You do not have to dig through page source by hand. Paste the website into the detector above and it reports Nginx along with the CMS, analytics, pixels, hosting, payments, chat, email, and CRM the site uses.
Why it matters for agencies
Knowing a prospect runs Nginx (or does not) shapes your pitch. The detector also flags the gaps: if a site has no CRM, no chat widget, no review tool, or no ad pixel, that is a clear opening for a GoHighLevel CRM, an AI chat or voice agent, review automation, or a paid ads setup.
Frequently asked questions
How can I tell if a website uses Nginx?
Look for a Server: nginx response header. The fastest way is to paste the site into the free detector at the top of this page; it reads the public technology profile and tells you whether Nginx is present, along with the rest of the stack.
What is Nginx?
Nginx is a high performance web server and reverse proxy that fronts a huge share of sites.
Is the Nginx detector free?
Yes. You can scan any website for Nginx with no login and see the full technology stack right away. There is a fair daily limit per visitor, and unlimited scans come with the GoHighLevel 30-day free trial.
What category does Nginx belong to?
Nginx is grouped under Hosting in the detector. You can browse every tool we track in that category on the Hosting hub.
